Chemical Process Engineer Jobs

Explore Chemical Process Engineer opportunities for experienced professionals ready to design, improve, and scale industrial processes. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions across chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, materials, and manufacturing.

What Chemical Process Engineers Do

Chemical Process Engineers develop and optimize processes that transform raw materials into valuable products. Their work may include process design, equipment selection, scale-up, production troubleshooting, efficiency improvements, and ensuring operations meet quality, environmental, and safety requirements. They often collaborate with research, operations, maintenance, and project teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline, along with relevant industry experience. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include process simulation, mass and energy balances, process control, root-cause analysis, project management, and knowledge of process safety and regulatory standards. Senior positions may also call for technical leadership and cross-functional communication.

Industries and Career Paths

Chemical Process Engineers work in sectors such as specialty and commodity chemicals, oil and gas, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and advanced materials. Career paths can lead to senior process engineering, process design, project engineering, operations leadership, technical management, or consulting.

Find Chemical Process Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Chemical Process Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Explore opportunities by location, experience level, and industry to find a role that aligns with your technical expertise and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs by analyzing customer needs, creating detailed CAD models, and collaborating across departments to ensure efficient production and delivery of high-quality packagin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$93K - $119K *

Transform complex mechanical designs into innovative machine systems. You'll lead design projects, create CAD models, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless assembly. Elevate effi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Execute comprehensive technical support for Global Projects Sales, ensuring timely quotations and customer satisfaction across mechanical seal systems while collaborating with diverse teams to meet de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $211K *

Unlock innovative electrical design for industrial water projects. Lead initiatives across diverse sectors including Data Centers, Pharmaceuticals, and Oil & Gas. Collaborate with teams to optimize de...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower the engineering function by overseeing process design for capital projects, managing project scopes, and optimizing process systems in a collaborative environment focused on excellence and saf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Join us to lead daily manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and quality in the production of energetic materials. Drive team performance and enhance production capacity wh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and improve manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure quality while providing engineering support on the production f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $106K *

Optimize production processes by bridging engineering and operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance while implementing s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in inkjet and security ink technologies, leading complex development projects from concept to commercialization while collaborating across teams to ensure product quality and performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative electrical systems for industrial applications. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with ind...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by developing and documenting CNC machining processes. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance operations, improve quality, and support new product introduc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by developing and documenting CNC programming and machining techniques. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $164K *

Elevate your career by providing global mechanical engineering leadership for industrial utility systems, focusing on optimization, reliability, and sustainability across multiple facilities and proje...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $164K *

Unlock your potential by providing global mechanical engineering leadership for industrial utility systems. Drive innovation in energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability while mentoring engin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$116K - $175K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced thermoplastic compounds and 3D printing filaments. You'll lead material design, compounding, and testing, ensuring products meet performance standards and are re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $100K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by designing efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, and materials. Optimize production processes to enhance quality, reduce waste, and ensure compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the global HSE audit program by leading risk-based audits, refining methodologies, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance safety and compliance initiatives throughout the organi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $108K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Project Engineer, driving process optimization and engineering support in a dynamic mill environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$73K - $110K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by providing technical expertise, optimizing production processes, and mentoring teams to ensure quality and efficiency in new product introductions and ongoing opera...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative polymer R&D to develop next-gen electrolyte technologies. Collaborate across teams to translate scientific advancements into manufacturable applications, enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading wafer level molding and underfill processes for advanced semiconductor packages. Drive material selection, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize wafer level molding and underfill processes for advanced semiconductor packages. Collaborate across teams to ensure material selection, reliability, and integration from development to high-v...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining semiconductor packaging by leading wafer level molding and underfill process development. Drive innovation in material selection, process optimization, and cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in materials engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production processes and ensure quality in aerospace applications, while developing a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $155K *

Transform your career by leading complex water/wastewater projects. Utilize your expertise to drive process optimization and mentor junior engineers while enhancing client relationships in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Chemical Process Engineer do?question toggle

    A Chemical Process Engineer designs, evaluates, and improves processes used to manufacture chemicals and other products. Responsibilities can include process modeling, equipment and facility design, production support, scale-up, efficiency improvements, and safety and compliance work.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Chemical Process Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field and relevant experience. Employers may also value skills in process simulation, process control, troubleshooting, project execution, and process safety; requirements vary by industry and seniority.

  • Where do Chemical Process Engineers work?question toggle

    They work across industries including chemicals, energy, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and advanced materials.

  • How can I find Chemical Process Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Chemical Process Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and use available filters to focus your search by location, industry, and experience.